Conference Centers Massachusetts
Norwood | Waltham
Hosting meetings and events in a world still affected by COVID-19 has brought about challenges that many of us could never, in a million years, see coming. In facing these challenges, what arose were adjustments and changes to an industry that usually thrives on face-to-face interaction, namely COVID-19 meeting protocols. While The Four Points by […]
The Forefront Conference Center located at 404 Wyman Street in Waltham, that has long served as the setting for business events, commemorations, and community fundraisers since 2003, is now closing its doors. Hobbs Brook Real Estate is announcing the permanent closing of the Forefront Conference Center. The decision to close the Conference Center was made […]
A Banquet Event Order, generally referred to as a “BEO”, is the key to successfully executing your conference meeting or event. The Banquet Event Order outlines the details of your event including all food and beverage service, meeting room setup, AV needs and more. This document serves as a guideline for the hotel to prepare […]
While we may have thought that in-person professional networking and team building events were going to be a thing of the past, we are quickly learning that people are eager to get back to normal life and that networking and team building events are in full swing. After more than a year of Covid-19 restrictions, […]
Trade shows can be a bit overwhelming to plan: not knowing where to start, how many vendor tables you’ll be able to fill, how many attendees you’ll have, and how to structure your day to ensure your vendors get enough facetime with attendees. Look no further than The Four Points by Sheraton Norwood Hotel and […]
UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE Even if you are just a novice in the meeting and event industry, you have probably realized there are two very different ways that venues offer meetings. A La Carte Meeting vs Meeting Package. The first is an a la carte meeting, where every item you request comes with a separate price […]
Planning or booking a meeting has so many aspects, most of which meeting attendees do not even realize. Whether you are a professional meeting planner or a one and done planner for a specific company reason, meeting planning can come with its trials and tribulations. The Four Points by Sheraton Norwood and the Forefront Center […]
With Covid Restrictions lifted, Massachusetts is quickly returning to normal life, for many, that means planning a last-minute Massachusetts summer vacation! With many other states still having varying degrees of restrictions, last minute Massachusetts summer vacation travel may be the best way to get out and see a part of Massachusetts you have never experienced […]
When hosting a meeting or corporate training, you may want to set up a hotel room block for those attending. Having a discounted block of rooms at the same location is convenient for those attending your meeting and makes a one stop shop for them. If you are hosting an in office meeting, or your […]
The IACC (International Association of Conference Centers) certification is a seal of excellent quality that is trusted by meeting planners and hospitality professionals worldwide. IACC serves its members by being the global leader in the meetings industry and currently has over 400 members in 21 countries in America and Europe. To Become An IACC Certified […]